52205 ZIP Code — Anamosa, IA

Jones County, Iowa

ZIP code 52205 is located in Anamosa, Iowa, within Jones County. It covers approximately 123.32 square miles and serves a population of 8,537 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 319.

About ZIP code 52205

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $197,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $66,635. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 52205 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

8,537

population

123.32

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

52205 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 52205

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52205. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Anamosa	Acceptable
Anamosa	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

52305 Martelle (7.6 mi) 52310 Monticello (8.5 mi) 52336 Springville (9.2 mi) 52212 Center Junction (10 mi) 52320 Olin (10 mi) 52214 Central City (13.4 mi) 52362 Wyoming (13.9 mi) 52306 Mechanicsville (15.5 mi) 52314 Mount Vernon (15.6 mi) 52253 Lisbon (15.7 mi) 52321 Onslow (16 mi) 52302 Marion (16.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	8,537
Population density	69 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	105

Geography
Land area	123.32 sq mi
Water area	0.35 sq mi
Latitude	42.1167
Longitude	-91.2774
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	319

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.2%	43.4%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	36.1%	35.7%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	14.3%	16.9%	21.5%
Over $200k	3.5%	4.0%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

8,537

Population

People per sq mi

45.0

Median age

$66,635

Median household income

$32,299

Per capita income

$197,800

Median home value

$720

Median monthly rent

80.5%

Home ownership

14.6%

Poverty rate

3.4%

Unemployment

2,716

Housing units

21.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

129

Under 5

111

237

5–9

203

305

10–14

262

280

15–19

240

252

20–24

216

465

25–34

398

628

35–44

539

690

45–54

592

368

55–59

316

303

60–64

260

545

65–74

468

228

75–84

195

165

85+

142

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,572	18.4%
18 and over	6,965	81.6%
65 and over	1,743	20.4%
Median age	45.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.1%

Black or African American 4.1%

Two or more races 2.3%

Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

Asian 1.3%

Other race 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	7,812	90.1%
Black or African American	353	4.1%
Two or more races	200	2.3%
Hispanic or Latino	135	1.6%
Asian	111	1.3%
Other race	43	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	18	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.2%	43.4%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	36.1%	35.7%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	14.3%	16.9%	21.5%
Over $200k	3.5%	4.0%	5.0%

Under $10k 6.7%

$10k–$15k 2.2%

$15k–$25k 8.5%

$25k–$35k 7.0%

$35k–$50k 11.4%

$50k–$75k 17.4%

$75k–$100k 17.5%

$100k–$150k 13.9%

$150k–$200k 10.7%

$200k+ 4.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.7%
$10k–$15k	2.2%
$15k–$25k	8.5%
$25k–$35k	7.0%
$35k–$50k	11.4%
$50k–$75k	17.4%
$75k–$100k	17.5%
$100k–$150k	13.9%
$150k–$200k	10.7%
$200k+	4.6%
Median income	$66,635

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.8%

$50k–$100k 11.9%

$100k–$150k 13.1%

$150k–$200k 16.9%

$200k–$300k 20.9%

$300k–$500k 23.7%

$500k–$1M 3.2%

$1M+ 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$197,800
Median rent / month	$720
Owner occupied	80.5%
Renter occupied	19.5%
Vacant	7.5%
Single-family detached	75.2%
Large apartment buildings	1.7%
Mobile homes	8.4%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.55

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.2%
2010–2019	7.8%
2000–2009	15.5%
1990–1999	15.2%
1980–1989	5.9%
1970–1979	14.5%
1960–1969	8.6%
1950–1959	7.7%
1940–1949	6.5%
1939 or earlier	17.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	7.2%
2 bedrooms	22.3%
3 bedrooms	40.4%
4 bedrooms	22.4%
5+ bedrooms	7.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.1%
1 vehicle	24.7%
2 vehicles	39.7%
3 or more	31.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	51.6%
Electricity	16.7%
Propane / LP gas	26.6%
Fuel oil	0.3%
Wood	2.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,515	49.4%
Cohabiting couple	120	3.9%
Male householder, no spouse	591	19.3%
Female householder, no spouse	841	27.4%
Households with children under 18	930	30.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,082	35.3%
Average household size	2.45

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.9%	25.9%
Married	41.4%	53.3%
Separated	0.4%	2.9%
Widowed	3.9%	7.8%
Divorced	20.5%	10.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.3%

Some HS, no diploma 5.3%

HS graduate 40.9%

Some college, no degree 17.7%

Associate's degree 12.9%

Bachelor's degree 13.7%

Graduate / professional 7.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.5%
Bachelor's or higher	21.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	69	4.2%
Kindergarten	85	5.2%
Elementary school	856	52.1%
High school	368	22.4%
College / grad school	265	16.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.5%

Retail trade 14.4%

Manufacturing 12.9%

Transportation & utilities 8.0%

Professional & management 7.9%

Finance & real estate 6.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.8%

Construction 5.2%

Other services 4.0%

Public administration 3.7%

Information 3.5%

Agriculture & mining 3.0%

Wholesale trade 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.7%
Service	10.7%
Sales & office	22.7%
Natural resources & construction	7.5%
Production & transportation	24.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.1%
Government	15.2%
Self-employed	8.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.5%
Carpool	8.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.8%
Work from home	11.7%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.8

Poverty

All people 14.6%

Under 18 years 16.5%

18 and over 14.1%

Married-couple families 5.0%

Female-led households 37.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.1%
Retirement income	25.5%
Supplemental Security	4.4%
Cash public assistance	0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.4%
High blood pressure	35.4%
High cholesterol	34.0%
Diabetes	10.9%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	25.2%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.4%
Binge drinking	21.0%
No physical activity	26.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.2%
Depression	17.4%
Fair or poor health	14.5%
Poor mental health	13.4%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	11.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.1%
Visited dentist	65.4%
Cholesterol screening	87.5%
Teeth loss	15.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	685	9.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.4%
Under 18	5.3%
18–64 years	11.9%
65 and over	25.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.7%
Public insurance	41.7%
No insurance	2.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	8,297	97.2%
Spanish	59	0.7%
Other Indo-European	13	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	15	0.2%
Other languages	31	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	8,376	98.1%
Born in same state	8,343	97.7%
Born in different state	6,228	73.0%
Foreign born	33	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	161	1.9%
Not a US citizen	81	50.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,037	12.1%
French	720	8.4%
Arab	364	4.3%
Polish	293	3.4%
English	107	1.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	82	1%
Dutch	81	0.9%
Norwegian	5	0.1%
German	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.9%
Internet access	88.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52205

What city is ZIP code 52205 in?

ZIP code 52205 is primarily assigned to Anamosa, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52205 in?

ZIP code 52205 falls within Jones County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 52205 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 52205 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 52205 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 52205 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 52205 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 52205 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 52205?

ZIP code 52205 has an estimated population of 8,537 residents, with a density of 69 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 52205 in?

ZIP code 52205 observes the CST timezone.